Silverstone Festival to celebrate 60 years of the Ford Mustang

This summer’s Silverstone Festival will pay an all-American tribute to the Ford Mustang. The legendary Mustang turns 60 in 2024, making it a special year for the world’s best-selling sports car.

Previously known as the Silverstone Classic, the three-day event takes place between Friday 23 August and Sunday 25 August 2024. 

Along with celebrating the Ford Mustang, the Silverstone Festival will boast plenty of on-track racing action, plus music, food and entertainment.

Wild horses running free

2024 Silverstone Festival Mustangs

The Pure Michigan Mustang Celebration Trophy Race will see a packed grid of pre-1966 Touring Cars take to the Silverstone Grand Prix circuit. They will include numerous Mustangs, all looking to uphold the Blue Oval’s reputation.

Qualifying for the Mustang Celebration race takes place on the Friday, followed by a 40-minute race on the Sunday. 

On Saturday, the circuit plays host to a Mustang anniversary parade. The Mustang Owners Club of Great Britain and Northwest Stangs are both already registered to attend.

Other owners are encouraged to coming along and display their car, with a special ‘Mustang Celebration Package’ on offer.

Saluting a true legend

2024 Silverstone Festival Mustangs

“The Mustang is a true motoring legend and we are thrilled to be saluting such an icon’s 60th milestone with the backing of Pure Michigan,” said Nick Wigley, event director for Silverstone Festival. 

“The 1960s were the zenith for all fans of powerful, big-engined American muscle cars and Sunday’s spectacular race will revive that incredible era in style. While a little less dramatic, Saturday’s track parade will be every bit as significant as it will pay tribute to 60 years of continuous Mustang production – and that’s a truly remarkable legacy well worth celebrating.”  

Other races taking place at the Silverstone Festival will include classic Formula 1 cars, retro endurance racers and historic sports cars.

The evening music entertainment will feature performances by Sophie Ellis Bextor, Busted and Olly Murs.
A choice of ticket and hospitality packages are on sale now, with free entry for children aged under 16. 

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